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Spotify rolls out Premium Early Access in India with Badshah, Harrdy Sandhu among first releases
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 12:18 PM
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Spotify has introduced its Premium Early Access service in India, debuting with new tracks from Badshah and Harrdy Sandhu.
Spotify announced the launch of its Premium Early Access tier for Indian listeners, allowing subscribers to hear selected new releases before they become available to the broader audience. The rollout begins with tracks from popular Indian artists Badshah and Harrdy Sandhu, marking the first titles under the new program.
The service is positioned as a premium offering for music enthusiasts who want early access to fresh content, complementing Spotify's existing free and standard premium plans.
Industry analysts note that the move reflects Spotify's strategy to deepen its foothold in the Indian market, where streaming competition is intense and local music content drives subscriber growth.
Spotify has not disclosed pricing details for the Early Access tier, but it is expected to be an add‑on to the regular premium subscription.
The company will likely expand the roster of early‑release artists in the coming weeks, signaling a broader push to partner with top Indian musicians.
The service is positioned as a premium offering for music enthusiasts who want early access to fresh content, complementing Spotify's existing free and standard premium plans.
Industry analysts note that the move reflects Spotify's strategy to deepen its foothold in the Indian market, where streaming competition is intense and local music content drives subscriber growth.
Spotify has not disclosed pricing details for the Early Access tier, but it is expected to be an add‑on to the regular premium subscription.
The company will likely expand the roster of early‑release artists in the coming weeks, signaling a broader push to partner with top Indian musicians.